Alexander Ryan

Alexander Ryan

Ryan's highlight catch against Minnesota (November 13, 2030)
Free agent
Position:	Wide Receiver
Personal information
Born:	(2008-11-29)November 29, 2008 (aged 52) Des Moines, Iowa
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:	Roosevelt
College:	University of Iowa
Career history
Roster status:	Active

Alexander Ryan (born November 29, 2008) is an American football wide receiver who is currently unsigned by a professional team. He played college football for University of Iowa (Iowa) and has declared his intent to enter the professional ranks next season.

Early years

Alexander Ryan was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on November 29, 2008. He is the son of former minor league shortstop Gerald Ryan. Gerald was drafted by the Chicago Cubs but never made it out of AAA. Once his career stalled with the Iowa Cubs, he retired but remained in Des Moines, Iowa. He met Alexander's mother, Karen, who worked at the time as a journalist for the Des Moines Register. Gerald and Karen married and had three children: Alexander, Mitchell, and Kara.

Alexander was the star athlete at Roosevelt High School, starting varsity for the football and basketball teams when he was a freshman. Ryan holds single game and Roosevelt career records for receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns.

College career

Despite a decorated high school career, Ryan did not receive scholarship offers from Division 1 programs. Ryan walked on to the University of Iowa football program, where he quickly began turning heads of coaches and teammates.

Freshman Season

Ryan saw limited action as a true freshman, only posting 3 catches on the season.

Sophomore Season

Still with several players ahead of him on the depth chart, Ryan again saw limited action. He did start two games due to injury and showed that he could contribute even as a true sophomore, posting 4 catches in each start. Still, his best days were ahead of him.

Junior Season

Finally atop the depth chart, Ryan broke out with 50 receptions for 623 yards and 4 touchdowns. Kirk Ferentz used Ryan all over the field -- Ryan lined up in the slot 55% of passing snaps and split out wide the other 45%. Ryan was called on frequently in 3rd-and-short and 3rd-and-medium situations, with 23 of his catches going for first downs.

Senior Season

Ryan continued in his development, cementing himself as one of the most reliable receivers in the Big 10 and in the nation. This season, he posted 73 receptions for 849 yards and 7 touchdowns. He was a key component in the Hawkeyes' 10-3 season.

Ryan finished his Hawkeye career with 140 receptions, 1702 yards, and 12 touchdowns. His 140 receptions is good for 8th all-time among Iowa Hawkeyes.

College career statistics

Career statistics			Receiving
Season	Team	Games	Receptions	Receiving Yards	YPR	Receiving Touchdowns
2027	Iowa	2	3	33	11.0	0
2028	Iowa	5	14	197	14.07	1
2029	Iowa	13	50	623	12.46	4
2030	Iowa	13	73	849	11.63	7
Total		31	140	1702	12.16	12

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables

Ht	Wt	40‑yd dash	20‑ss	3‑cone	Vert jump	Broad
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	195 lb (88 kg)

Professional career statistics

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Achievements and records

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